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Color-Coding .
Fixture ... Contains the main disconnect switch
for the entire wiring system, well fuses
or circuit-breakers...........
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Switch box .............The main panel (or fuse cabinet) through
which electricity brought into the building
and then distributed various branch cir-
cuits.....
Thin-wall conduit called E....... Common trade term for electric wires.........
Fish wire Narrow, springy metal type bent into hook
at one both ends............................... Performs the same functions fuse the
"Circuit-Breaker" types service panel... improper connection between "hot"
"hot" wires between "hot" wire and
a "neutral"........The connection the electrical system to
the earth, precaution necessary prevent
damage from lightning and minimize danger
from shocks..... Type protective box which switch ter-
minals are connected the wires... Cable comprising supplying circuit..............EngineeringEBooksPdf.
Line.... Used pull wire
through walls, floors and ceilings existing
homes..
Conductors ............... flows out from the source supply one or
1
1
2 more outlets, and then back..
Short circuit ..T...........Explanation Standard Electrical Terms
Receptacle Outlet
Fuse
Circuit-Breaker
Electric Service Panel
..... Two more wires through which electricity
•—..........
...
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Circuit .A safety device which breaks the flow of
electricity whenever circuit becomes
overloaded..
www........The power-carrying wires (usually black or
red) distinguished from the "neutral"
wires (usually white)..............
Grounding ...... ^M<.................... Identification wires color throughout
the system help assure that "hot" wires
will connected only "hot" wires and
that "neutral" wires run continuous un-
interrupted connection back the ground
terminal...com
...... which stands for Electrical
Metal Tubing.............. Any mounted electrical device such a
switch, outlet, ceiling light, etc.......M.....
"Hot" Wires ......................... type outlet which electric cords can
\V conveniently plugged in....................
